My vision has changed many times over the years, but now I’m 99 percent sure I’ve settled on my main vision: a think tank of animal rights activists building an umbrella network, with local chapters that support every person and group working for animals without competing with any of them. The heart of it is a cooperative community on land held in a land trust. People who share this vision and live together can be far more effective, because we’re together so much and can get more done. We can also model a vegan cooperative community, which is much needed. It will start with me living on the land or nearby and reaching out to people who share my vision and values, who will eventually join me in living here. As we live and grow together, the vision can evolve. These articles, written over the past thirteen years, let you get to know me and my history along the way.

I Luv Fayetteville is a company that I just created dedicated to encouraging collaboration between all the caring people in Fayetteville who want to help our residents thrive. I asked my community members if they would be on the advisory board, and they unanimously agreed. That is one handy thing about belonging to a community–people trust you!

I have poured my energy into this project with great love and have been received with encouragement by many. I feel so grateful.